Don't let the name "Blue Water Toys" fool you, this is no toy, it's a serious SUP. I have been riding hardwood SUP's for years and had to give it up a few years ago when I moved into an apartment and didn't have a garage for storage. I was reluctant that an inflatable SUP could have the performance and features that I became accustomed to. The Blue Water Toys inflatable SUP is absolutely incredible, without the slightest hint of flex. The large deck pad is very comfortable and bungee straps allow me to bring along whatever I want for my journey. The other very pleasant surprise was the high quality of accessories that the SUP came with, most importantly, the adjustable paddle. Besides this, the air pump, pressure gauge, and back pack are top notch and it even comes with a repair kit (although I don't see needing to use it anytime soon as the construction and materials are very durable). My only issue is that it takes about 3 or 4 minutes to inflate and the last few pumps to get it up to full pressure are not easy. However, this would be true for any inflatable SUP. Deflating the board after use only takes a few seconds and the whole package fits easily into the back pack, which is also quite comfortable. The 2 + 1 triple fin system with removeable large main fin allows the SUP to track very straight with minimal effort in calm waters and removing the large central fin gives you the option to really attack any whitewater challenge. Although the "experienced" rider will get all the performance they desire, a beginner would also be very comfortable on this SUP and not be frustrated by having to paddle on both sides to track in a straight line. I would highly recommend the Blue Water Toys inflatable SUP to absolutely anyone, from a first time user all the way to a highly experienced rider, you won't be disappointed with anything!